China Cizhou Kiln

Author: Zhao Xuefeng
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: The Cizhou Kiln is named after Cizhou. Cizhou County, known as Cizhou in ancient times, is located at the southern tip of Hebei Province and served as a vital passageway connecting the south to Zheng and Wei and the north to Yan and Zhao in ancient times. It has a long history and abundant mineral resources, especially coal and raw materials for porcelain production, with extremely rich reserves. According to historical records, during the Qing Dynasty, the porcelain production of Cizhou Kiln in Pengcheng experienced a brief decline but quickly recovered with concerted efforts. Therefore, the Qing Dynasty's Cizhou Gazetteer records: "Porcelain is produced in Pengcheng Town, where kilns are set up to fire various items such as bowls, plates, urns, and vases in colors like yellow, green, emerald, white, and black." It also records: "The residents of Puyuanli in Pengcheng are skilled in making ceramic jars and pots, with goods transported by boat and carriage to sell in other prefectures." These goods could reach Henan, Shanxi, Shandong, and beyond the Great Wall. Thus, there was the saying, "A thousand Pengcheng, a hundred gold coins daily."